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Kaumeyer Family History

Kaumeyer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kammeyer, Neumeyer, Kammerer, Kallmeyer, Klusmeyer, Dammeyer

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Where is the Kaumeyer family from?

You can see how Kaumeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaumeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaumeyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kaumeyer families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaumeyer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kaumeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaumeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaumeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaumeyer. 25% of Kaumeyer men worked as a Printer and 50% of Kaumeyer women worked as a Sales Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaumeyer were Laborer and Stenographer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Printer
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Kaumeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaumeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 88 immigration records available for the last name Kaumeyer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 81 military records available for the last name Kaumeyer. For the veterans among your Kaumeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaumeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kaumeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kaumeyer in 1963 was 71, and 18 in 2002.

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